Sourav Ganguly waving his shirt at the Lord's remains etched in memory and Virat Kohli will not just relive that iconic act but has agreed to go one better and walk around Oxford Street shirtless, provided India win the 2019 World Cup.
Almost 16 years after his India team pulled off a remarkable chase to win the NatWest Series at the mecca of cricket, former captain Ganguly foresees another shirt-waving act next year.
"I can guarantee you now, if he wins the World Cup final at Lord's in 2019. We better got our cameras ready, as he's got the six packs, I would not be surprised if he's on the Oxford Street with the Trophy and his shirt off," Ganguly said today.
The present Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president added, "And I can tell you who will be following him -- Hardik Pandya."
"120 per cent," pat came the reply from current skipper Kohli
Recalling the day, Ganguly said, "The best thing that happened at Lord's was, as I was taking the shirt off Laxman was pulling it down. Then Harbhajan, next to me, asked what should I do? 'I said you take it off too'."
"Yes of course, they can do it. They played the Champions Trophy final last year. Let's not get too far ahead. Wish them all the best. They have got some wonderful talent. Hopefully they will be there. We want them to win, and whichever way it's celebrated it'll be up to them."
"We all got hundreds in Australia, Sachin, Rahul, VVS, I have but what he did in those four Tests was something I've not seen for a long time. That actually transformed him. There are times in life when every sportsman goes through."